Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have been rescued, and authorities are searching for the remaining eight victims. By Dyepkazah Shibayan in…
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Clinton to testify to Benghazi panel
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has agreed to testify to the House's select committee investigating Benghazi, the group's Democratic spokesman told CNN on Tuesday.
Libya’s power vacuum
The New America Foundation's Barak Barfi speaks to CNN Today about the recent surge of jihad in Libya and how extremists are exploiting the power vacuum.
Africa Group of Death ax swings late
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ISIS Libya claims hotel attack in Tripoli
The Libyan branch of ISIS claims responsibility for a car explosion and gun attack against Corinthia Hotel in central Tripoli, which killed at least 10 people and two attackers.
Tunisia and DR Congo reach last 16
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Meet Nigeria’s beauty queen
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Deadly violence
Several people were killed when peaceful protests turned deadly on the fourth anniversary of Egypt's Tahrir Square uprising. Ian Lee reports.
Deaths in Egypt revolution protests
At least 16 people were killed in protests over the weekend at events marking the fourth anniversary of Egypt's revolution, officials say.
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Ebola vaccine on way to West Africa
The first doses of the Ebola vaccine have been loaded on to a flight to West Africa.
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